Roland is the founder and director of CaminoWays.com. Originally from France, he has many years of experience organising adventure holidays and globe-trotting. His quest to hike in as many countries as possible continues; so far, he has walked the Camino and the Via Francigena; climbed Kilimanjaro; hiked in Nepal, New Zealand and Japan; led mountaineering groups in South America... among many other adventures.
Nothing says summer like a picnic in the garden with some wine and tapas. To help inspire you to cook up a storm, try our delicious Spanish tapas recipe to really spruce up your summer. We’ve taken inspiration from Yosmar Martinez’s book of recipes, Tastes of the Camino: 30 authentic recipes along the French Way. …
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Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way Cahors is on the Le Chemin du Puy Camino and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the way. Le Puy Way is the most popular of the Camino routes in France and covers a distance of 713km from Le Puy en Velay to …
Why should you book nice hotels on the Camino de Santiago? While staying in albergues or pilgrim hostels along the way is the traditional way of experiencing the Camino de Santiago, many travellers opt for the comfort and luxury of booking nice hotels. And while it may seem like an extravagant choice for a pilgrimage …
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The Camino de Santiago is a bucket-list experience for many people and the journey to Santiago along the Way of St. James has been popular for centuries. If you’re hoping to experience the Camino, here are 20 interesting Camino de Santiago facts you should know before you set off: 20 Camino de Santiago Facts to …
Spanish Food: Part of the Culture of the Camino Every country has its own food culture. Spain remains the most popular tourist destination for its pleasant weather, interesting culture, and also exquisite cuisine. Spanish food delicacies are still enjoyed by people in various parts of the world. The ingredients used in Spanish cooking are quite …
Type of Camino Accommodation When you spend a long day walking, all you want in the evening is a comfy place to lay your weary head. But what kind of Camino de Santiago accommodation is best suited to your needs? Along the Camino de Santiago, there are many different types and styles of accommodation. The …
Burgos | The Camino Frances Burgos, on the Camino Frances, is situated at the edge of the central plateau and is the capital of the province of the same name, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. The city forms the principal crossway between north Spain and the Camino de Santiago, which goes through …
A Handy Guide to 13 Different Types of Camino Pilgrim Canadian travel writer Dean Johnston travelled the Camino de Santiago with his wife in 2012. Here he shares with us an excerpt from his book Behind the Albergue Door: Inspiration Agony Adventure on the Camino de Santiago, a humorous (combined with some advice!) account of …
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All our Camino de Santiago tours include access to a 24/7 assistance number provided as part of your Travel Documents. This assistance number is designed to give you peace of mind and provide assistance with possible issues that might arise during your trip. This is the best way to contact the customer experience team if you need …
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10 Things to See on The Camino Frances As the most popular of the Camino de Santiago routes, the Camino Frances, also known as the French Way, serves as the best introduction to all the wonderful culture, food and people that populate the Camino de Santiago. While the route is full of unmissable sites and …
What is the St James Way? The St James Way, also known as the ‘Way of Saint James’ is one of the most ancient and popular pilgrimage routes in the world. Often referred to as the Camino de Santiago or ‘the Camino’, the St James Way takes pilgrims through many different routes across Spain, France …
Cycling the Camino on an e-bike Did you know that the Camino de Santiago was traditionally travelled on foot or on horseback? Today many people also cycle this ancient trail and thanks to the joys of modern technology, you can even cycle the Camino on an e-bike! So if you are travelling with us and …
How much does the Camino de Santiago cost? We often get asked about the cost of the Camino de Santiago. People often wonder how much money they need to budget for their Camino trip and whether or not it’s cheaper to do it alone or with the help of a tour company like us. So …
An Epic Camino Story of True Friendship Back in 2016, Camino Pilgrim John Murphy kindly us sent his epic Camino story, told through poetry. There is no better time than the present to revisit his touching tale. In 1999 John was supposed to walk the Camino de Santiago with his close friend Paul. Unfortunately, Paul …
8 Unique Camino Rituals Rituals and traditions established by pilgrims in medieval times have continued to the present day. In celebration of these wonderful Camino de Santiago traditions, we want to share a few of our favourite unique Camino rituals. From the classic pilgrim greeting to iconic stops along the Camino routes, there are many …
The Camino Pilgrim Passport, also known as the ‘Credencial’, is the modern-day version of the ‘documents of safe conduct’ given to medieval pilgrims and is an essential part of your Camino de Santiago experience. The Pilgrim Passport acts as proof that you have walked at least the last 100km of a route into Santiago, which …
Tips For Doing The Camino With Children Doing the Camino with children will be an unforgettable experience to share as a family and a really big adventure, particularly for little pilgrims. Obviously, planning any holiday with kids will require a lot more planning than if you were jetting off solo. With this in mind, we’ve …
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Found on every menu along the Camino de Santiago routes, Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette) is an excellent Camino recipe and one of our all-time favourites. It is also given free as a ‘Pincho’ or ‘Tapa’ in many bars across Spain. It is an absolute must-try for your trip. Everyone has a different trick or technique …
Pilgrim’s Mass in The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Many pilgrims who finish their Camino in the city of Santiago de Compostela often want to attend a special pilgrim’s mass in the cathedral. It’s the ultimate reward after the long journey to the city. If you are hoping to attend mass when you are in …
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Are you looking for the ultimate Camino Challenge for 2022? Whether it’s a group challenge or a solo challenge, what better way of getting through the winter than planning and training for your next Camino challenge! The Camino de Santiago is the ultimate challenge for the body and mind. It is the most spiritual of …